Fried Green Tomatoes

No one does Fried Green Tomatoes like Southern Living. The cornmeal and flour crust is what sets this recipe apart from others.

Ingredients

1 large egg, lightly beaten

1/2 cup buttermilk

1/2 cup all-purpose flour, divided

1/2 cup cornmeal

1 1/2 teaspoons salt

1/2 teaspoon pepper

1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper

1/2 teaspoon chili powder

3 medium-size green tomatoes, cut into 1/3-inch slices

Vegetable oil

Steps

Step 1. After cutting the tomatoes, place a layer of paper towels down on a plate, stack one layer higher tomatoes, then place another layer of paper towels and repeat. (This helps make the batter stick.)

Step 2. Combine egg and buttermilk; set aside.

Step 3. Combine 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, cornmeal, salt, pepper, and spices in a shallow bowl or pan. (You can also place into a container and keep on hand)